Overview of Software Development Process
at Software Territory
At Software Territory, we take pride in our systematic and efficient approach to crafting high-quality software solutions that meet your unique needs. Our process is designed to ensure transparency, collaboration, and successful project outcomes.
We know that clients come to us because they have a goal in mind – to develop an app or site that would serve a purpose. As a company, make every effort to ensure that each project is a success. To help guarantee a successful project, we like to follow an iterative and collaborative approach to software development, which is centered around the Agile methodology, especially for our larger projects. We believe this greatly improves transparency throughout the project lifecycle, and ensures adaptability, continuous improvement, and client engagement. The end result? A product is truly in line with client expectations.
Our Software Development Process Steps
Requirements Gathering
This is where it all begins. You reach out to us with your requirements, and then we analyze them and provide feedback, and so on and so forth. So, you've got a great idea or project? The button below will take you to our requirements gathering form.
Send Requirements
Initial Analysis & Agreement
After we receive your requirements, we will review and analyze them. We will respond within 1 to 2 business days of sending your requirements with our thoughts and recommendations. If we do decide to move forward with the project, we'll both sign an NDA, which protects all confidential information you share with us while working on your project.
Planning
At this point, we begin working on your project. We dive deeper and thoroughly review your requirements and what you are trying to accomplish. We'll formulate a detailed project plan. This plan outlines milestones, timelines, resources, and potential risks. We collaborate with you to ensure that the plan aligns with your expectations and business objectives.
Product Design (UI/UX)
Every product starts with a design, so we'll come up with a design if you don't already have one. If you do, we'll use that, but may advise on possible enhancements if necessary. We'll also provide free wireframes and prototypes that provide a visual representation of the site or software's user interface.
Estimation
After the design is agreed upon, we'll provide a complete estimate along with a detailed breakdown of all sections and list of features for your project. For smaller projects, we may offer a fixed price for the entire project. For larger ones, we usually provide cost estimates in hours. The hourly model gives our clients a clear indication of how much work and features are getting done by the hour. We try to get our work done as quickly as possible, but never ever compromise on quality.
Development
The development phase is handled entirely by us, with no external interference. We follow industry best practices and coding standards to ensure a robust, maintainable, and extensible codebase. The breakdown we provide in step 5 enables us easily prioritize your requirements. We pull (based on priority) from this list and implement as we progress in the project. We're happy to provide access to our tasks tracking system so you see for yourself how things are progressing. As we typically follow the Agile development approach, you have the opportunity to review/test and provide regular feedback as we progress in the project, right from the first line of code up until MVP (minimum viable product) completion.
Testing
Quality assurance is paramount. We conduct rigorous testing at various levels – unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing. This helps identify and rectify issues early, reducing the likelihood of problems in the final product.
Deployment
After development is done and the site or software passes testing and quality checks, we deploy it to a staging environment for final validation. Our team ensures a smooth transition from development to production, minimizing any disruptions.
Maintenance & Support
Our commitment doesn't end with deployment. We provide ongoing monitoring to detect and address any issues that may arise. Additionally, we offer free 3-month post-launch support and updates to keep your software running optimally.
Iteration and Improvement
Software is a dynamic entity. We actively seek feedback from users and stakeholders to identify areas for enhancement. Regular updates and iterations help your software evolve in alignment with your changing needs.